This resolution officially designates September 2025 as "National Literacy Month." It underscores the fundamental role of reading in fostering personal development, economic mobility, and a strong society, while acknowledging concerning statistics regarding low reading proficiency among both students and adults in the United States. The resolution highlights that educational disparities persist, particularly affecting students of color, low-income individuals, and English learners, and notes the significant economic costs of adult illiteracy. It emphasizes the effectiveness of evidence-based reading strategies , often referred to as the "science of reading," in improving literacy outcomes. Finally, the resolution calls upon the Federal Government, States, localities, schools, libraries, nonprofit organizations, businesses, and the people of the United States to observe National Literacy Month through appropriate programs and activities.